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gimbal Definition

gim·bal (gimbəl, jim-)

noun

a device consisting of a pivoted ring or rings capable of swinging freely while mounted to a fixed frame, used as to hold a ship's gyroscope level despite any pitch, roll, or yaw

Etymology: altered < ME gemelles, twins < L gemellus, dim. of geminus, twin

transitive verb -·baled or -·balled, -·bal·ing or -·bal·ling

to attach to or mount on a gimbal

gimbal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • structure: In addition, the whole rotator assembly and gimbal structure were constructed specially to provide rigid coupling between the motion generator and the animal.

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